The Star Cruiser is an Admiral (Tier 5) level Federation Cruiser. The Star cruiser is the most advanced cruiser in Starfleet. It has the largest crew complement of ships at this level which can improve hull repair and some bridge officer abilities. The Star Cruiser is usually larger than most Federation Cruisers. They are considered the flagship of fleets or support for advanced missions. These stout ships sport massive warp cores, which generate surplus power for subsystems.

Compared to other variants the Sentinel has a shorter saucer with stylings reminiscent of the Sovereign Assault Cruiser. The nacelles have a pointed edge on both ends, with the Bussard collectors recessed to the side and pushed forward by the pylons. It has elevated fins that trace the hull and saucer section. (Note: The Sentinel class star cruiser was originally the Avenger class star cruiser until Cryptic created the Avenger class battle cruiser; Federation and Terran Empire cruiser mobs can still spawn with the Avenger name.)

The Vanguard has a longer, more carved out saucer than other variants. The hull has various armored patches and is also slightly longer than the others. Its pylons are taller than the Sentinel's and push backward instead of forward. The nacelles are only pointed at the aft end, with more traditional Bussard collectors at the front. (Note: Due to an error in the interface of Star Trek Online, the Vanguard Class is labeled "Celestial" instead.)

The Emissary class is as short as the Sentinel class but has a considerably more pointed saucer section. The pylons are pushed below the ship instead of above. The nacelles are completely barrel-shaped with recessed Bussard collectors and a field grille that protrudes in an oval like pattern across the housing, making the back end of the nacelle look slightly disjointed. (The Emissary Class Star Cruiser was named by fans through a competition on the Star Trek Online official website.)

The Nomad class is a variant of the Emissary class. It is more armored than the other variants and the saucer section is much wider. The hull section is slightly shorter. The nacelle pylons are further forward and are very similar to the Luna class and Envoy class nacelle designs. In contrast to other designs, the ship's torpedo launchers are located to the side of the saucer and hull sections instead of pointing directly ahead and behind.

The Nomad class was an extra add-on available through the C-Store for 440 Zen. As of Season 6, this variant is only available through the Fleet Star Cruiser. Those who already own the variant retain access through the standard Star Cruiser line.

Federation starships come with standard equipment and weapons of the lowest mark available at the ship's minimum rank. The items provided are appropriate to the type of vessel and its related playing style.

Due to the Star Cruiser's design that echos U.S.S Voyager's style of a hull and saucer without a neck, a subset of Star Trek Online players often label this ship "Space Whale" or "Shovel". This however has not hurt the popularity of the ship class.

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